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“I (Jesus) am the Way and the Truthand the Life. No one comes to theFather except through me.”

John 14:6

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Islam is the world’s second largest religion with a following of over 1 billion people.

What is Islam?

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The word “Islam” means “submissionto God”. The word “muslim” means“one who submits to God”.

Islam = religionMuslim = follower

What is Islam?

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Islam has spread across the whole world, but the largest populations of Muslims are found in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, in an area known as the 10/40 Window.

Where is Islam?

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Percentages by nationality:Asian – 60%Arab – 22%Sub-Saharan Africa – 12%Eastern Europe – 5%Other – 1%

Where is Islam?

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Islam was founded in 610AD bya man named Mohammed. Mohammedwas a merchant/trader who lived ina polytheistic area/culture.

Origin

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At the age of 40, Mohammed received a vision from the angel Gabriel, who gave him the “shahada” – “There is no god but Allah, and Mohammed is his messenger.”

Origin

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Mohammed began preaching his message, but gained few followers early on, andwas actually persecuted in his homearea (Mecca). He and his followersfled to Medina.

Origin

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In Medina, Mohammed united conflicting tribes, and later returned to Mecca with 10,000 followers and conquered it. By the time of his death in 632AD, most of Arabia had converted to Islam.

Origin

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Mohammed reported receiving “ayah” (revelations) from Allah until his death. These revelations form the verses of the Qur’an (Koran), the Muslim “bible”.

The Qur’an

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Muslims also consider the Torah(first five books of the Old Testament)as sacred and divinely given by Allah.

The Qur’an

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Islam has seven fundamental beliefsthat every Muslim must accept:

Beliefs

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1. Belief in Allah2. Belief in the angels (good and

bad)3. Belief in the “books of god”4. Belief in the prophets

(Mohammed, Adam, Abraham, Moses, etc.)

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5. Belief in the “last/judgment day”6. Belief in the divine measurement

of human affairs (Allah’s justice)7. Belief in life after death.

Beliefs

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Muslims also believe in Satan, heaven,and hell. They also believe that Ishmael(the father of the Arab world), not Isaac(the father of the Jewish world) receivedthe promise of God’s covenant.

Beliefs

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About God/the Trinity: Muslims rejectthe Christian belief in one God in three Persons. Islam teaches that there is onegod and his name is Allah, not Yahweh(the God of the Bible).

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About Jesus: Muslims believe that Jesus(Isa al Masih) existed, but He was just another of Allah’s prophets, not God-in-the-flesh. Though Jesus is respected and revered, Mohammed is considered a greater manand prophet than Jesus.

Beliefs

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About the Bible: Muslims recognizeparts of the Bible as true, but believethat most of the Bible is corruptedand inaccurate.

Beliefs

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Muslims believe in a works-based salvation. In other words, there are certain thingsyou have to do to earn your salvation.

Salvation

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To be saved, Muslims must completelyobey Allah, the Koran, and the “FivePillars of Islam”.

Salvation

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The Five Pillars of Islam:1. Shahada (Affirmation) – Consistent recitation of and belief in the creed that “there is no god but Allah, and Mohammed is his prophet/messenger”.

Salvation

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The Five Pillars of Islam:2. As-Salah (Prayer) – Praying toward Mecca (the holy city) five times a day.

Salvation

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The Five Pillars of Islam:3. Zakah (Almsgiving) – Giving a minimum of 2.5% of their income to the poor.

Salvation

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The Five Pillars of Islam:4. Siyam (Fasting) – Fasting from dawn to dusk every day during Ramadan (the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, when Mohammed received his firstrevelation from Allah).

Salvation

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The Five Pillars of Islam:5. Al-Hajji (Pilgrimage) – Traveling to Mecca (the holy city) at least once in their lifetime, if they are financially able.

Salvation

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-All Muslims are terrorists/extremists.-All Muslims believe in Jihad (violence/war against unbelievers).-All Muslims oppress women.-All Muslims are Arabic.

Misconceptions

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Islam is similar to Christianityin many ways:-Belief in one god.-Belief that Jesus existed.-Belief in afterlife.-Belief in benevolence.

Similarities

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There are some pretty big differences between Islam and Christianity. Based on what we’ve learned so far, what do youthink are some of those differences?

Differences

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Jesus – Muslims believe that Jesus existed and was a great prophet. Christians believe that Jesus was the Word made flesh, the Son of God, the Messiah, and that He is part of the Trinity – He is God!

Differences

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The Bible – Muslims believe in only partsof the Bible. Christians believe the Bibleis the inspired Word of God.

Differences

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Salvation – Muslims believe they are saved by what they do. Christians believe they are saved by Who they know.

Differences

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Relationship with God – Muslims believe in knowing Allah through the Koran, through prayer, etc. Christians believe that when they believe in Jesus, the Holy Spirit (God) takes up residence in them andthey know Him intimately.

Differences

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Many people say that Christians and Muslims worship the same god.What do you think? Is Allahthe same as the God of the Bible?

Think about it...

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Muslims regard Jesus (Isa al Masih) as a divine prophet (messenger from Allah).What do you think – is that enough?Is it okay to think Jesus was just agood teacher, prophet, etc.?

Think about it...

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Will Muslims go to Heaven?Think about it...

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If you ever have a chance to have a conversation or become friends with a Muslim, here are some tips!

Relate

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-LISTEN.-Be a good friend. Many Muslim cultures put a high value on friendship/hospitality.-Do NOT tear down their faith or beliefs.-Ask lots of questions.

Relate

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Here are some good questions to ask:-What led you to believe/follow Islam?-What have you been taught about Jesus?-How do you know you’ve done enough in Allah’s eyes to be saved?

Relate

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Do you have any thoughts/questions?

Wrap-Up

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“I (Jesus) am the Way and the Truthand the Life. No one comes to theFather except through me.”

John 14:6